Music: Jazz Studies Emphasis

I. Required courses in the major—40 hours, including:

MUSC 201 - Aural Skills I (1)
MUSC 202 - Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC 231 - Music Theory I (3)
MUSC 232 - Music Theory II (3)
MUSC 301 - Aural Skills III (1)
MUSC 302 - Aural Skills IV (1)
MUSC 331 - Music Theory III (3)
MUSC 332 - Music Theory IV (3)
MUSC 352 - Music History and Literature, 1600-1827 (2)
MUSC 353 - Music History and Literature Since 1827 (2)
MUSC 357 - Jazz History (2)
MUSC 364 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation I (3)
MUSC 365 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation II (3)

8 hours in Applied Music, 4 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level

4 hours of approved ensemble recommended by the Director of Jazz Studies and approved in writing by the department chair

II. Required courses outside major—None

III. Other departmental requirements:

Senior competency is demonstrated by recital and written comprehensive examination in music theory and music history. Oral competency will be examined by a faculty committee one week after the written comprehensive examination in music theory and music history. Computer competency is demonstrated through the use of computer programs designed for music notation, computer-assisted instruction, multimedia presentation, or similar applications used in preparation of assignments for MUSC 302 and MUSC 332 .